airlines recruiting low houred guys (250-400 hrs) ish!

[EGBKFLYER]

And me... At least they had the courtesy to reply and quickly too - only sent hte form last Sat.

[the aviator1977]

I just wanted to say thank you for all your replies and kind words of encouragement and advice. I will never give up trying and feel lots more positive now since my failure at stage 2 with thomsonfly

[elevengflyer]

Originally Posted by CPL_Ace

First Choice are doing the same as of Friday. They actually do specify the hours but say they'll take exceptional Low hours pilots - Like ME!

I could not get past the online application as throws you out if you don't meet minimum requirements - if you know a way round it let me know!

[scameron77]

Database of employers?

Anyone got a Microsoft Excel speadsheet of all the aviation employers in the UK so I can mail merge it with a word processed covering letter?

Granted by furnishing this to yet another wannabe it increases the competition, but I thought I'd ask at least.

Thanks in advance.

[Dr Eckener]

Nothing works better than a spam covering letter to show your interest and level of research! Best of luck.

[scameron77]

So is that a no to the database then mate?

1st - You don't know what my intentions are with the spreadsheet, never assume anything in life, that way you won't be dissapointed.
2nd - If you don't have anything nice to say, don't bother your arse
3rd - Some employers may equally think it shows a degree of initiative and resolve for a long slog
4th - Its Christmas (shortly) so lighten up for Christs sake and save the pratronising for your own students

[PPRuNeUser0215]

Originally Posted by Dr Eckener

Nothing works better than a spam covering letter to show your interest and level of research! Best of luck.

I have tried spamming years ago (by fax) and it worked. All I can say is there is more than one way to get yourself noticed, the main thing being lucky in your timing.

As for the database of employer, I have used at the time a book called "JP Airline Fleets International". Not just for the UK but each country is a section so it is easy to find your way around. Nowadays there is a CD ROM version but last time I saw it (a while ago now), there was no possibility to mail merge.
In my view, this book is essential to the job hunter, specially if he is ready to expat himself.

[AIRWAY]

Hello,

I don't have a spreadsheet, but i do have a booklet that Flight International produces yearly i believe, with all UK airline contacts and so on, if it is useful please PM me.

All the best.

[geoffwhiteatpl]

At the age of 39, I decided that the only way to get an airline job was to get my head and shoulders above the competition. I did this by paying for a type rating with Parc aviation following the MCC with Parc. This then led to my job with Thomsonfly that I start next month. Having a good solid career with HSBC also helped. Not sure what else to suggest.

[Q2/3/400]

Congrats

Well done, GeoffWhiteATPL.

It seems I have a very similar background to you, including no longer being a teenager. May I ask how many hours you have? Specifically, do you have the 250hrs on type they state on the website?

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